GLENFERNESS, 7 ARDENCRAIG LANE , 14 OFFICES ACROSS GLENFERNESS, 7 ARDENCRAIG LANE ROTHESAY ISLE OF BUTE

Glasgow about 40 miles

A delightful family home in a prime position on the Isle of Bute with panoramic views and immaculate accommodation over two levels.

• Accommodation over two floors comprises: Lower Ground Floor: Living room/ home office/ bedroom 5. First Floor: Entrance hallway. Living/ dining room. Kitchen. Utility room. Family bathroom. Master bedroom with en-suite shower room. 3 further bedrooms. Garden & Grounds: Parking for several cars. Double garage/ workshop. Greenhouse. Timber shed. Gardens to four sides. Raised decked terrace.

• A most peaceful and private location. • Breathtaking panoramic views. • Flexible accommodation over 2 levels in pristine order throughout. • Wonderful herbaceous gardens. • Off street parking.

CKD Galbraith Suite C1 Stirling Agricultural Centre Stirling FK9 4RN 01786 434600 [email protected] GENERAL freshwater fishing, tennis courts, bowling greens, The Isle of Bute lies off the West Coast of Scotland, in cricket, shinty and rugby fields, a Petanque club, clay the , linked by ferry to the mainland, within pigeon shooting, sailing club, horse riding and many an hour’s journey to the city of Glasgow. Bute is divided cycling routes. in two by the Highland Boundary Fault. North of the fault the island is hilly and largely uncultivated with extensive DESCRIPTION areas of forestry. The highest hill is Kames Hill at 267 Glenferness, 7 Ardencraig Lane is a charming family metres. To the south of the fault the terrain is smoother home in a picturesque location. The property sits at the and highly cultivated. Loch Fad is Bute’s largest body end of a residential street, overlooking a neighbouring of freshwater and runs along the fault line. The western Victorian walled garden with panoramic views over the side of Bute is known for its beaches, many of which Firth of Clyde. The property is approximately 1.5 miles enjoy fine views over the towards Arran from the centre of Rothesay, and only a few minutes and Bute’s smaller satellite island . Villages drive from the Rothesay Ferry terminal. on the western side of the island include Straad, around St. Ninian’s Bay, and Kildavanan on . Glenferness is accessed of a sweeping monoblock In the north, Bute is separated from the driveway, providing ample off street parking. The peninsula by the . The northern part of property has a brick and harled exterior, sitting in the island is sparsely populated, and the ferry terminal an elevated position into a gentle sloping hillside. at Rhubodach connects the island to the mainland at Glenferness has wonderful mature gardens to four Colintraive by the smaller of the island’s two ferries. The sides and benefits from a detached double garage/ crossing is one of the shortest, less than 300 metres workshop, which power, intercom system and a (330 yd), and takes only a few minutes. woodburning stove. The main landowner on the island is the Marquess of Bute, whose principal seat, Mount Stuart, is located Internally, the accommodation is presented in pristine a few miles to the south: Britain’s most astounding order throughout. The lower ground level provides Victorian Gothic mansion and one of the world’s great ancillary guest accommodation; it is currently used as houses. The spectacular gardens at Mount Stuart boast a home office and lounge by the current owners. It an incredible collection of both exotic and native flora is a most private space, located away from the main positioned in a highly scenic location. reception rooms overlooking the front gardens. The town of Rothesay is the principal town on the island. It can be reached by ferry from Wemyss Bay The ground floor accommodates a substantial living which offers an onward rail link to Glasgow. During room which is open plan to the dining room. This is a the Victorian era, Rothesay developed as a popular delightful room with a dual aspect over the herbaceous tourist destination. It became hugely popular with rear gardens and sea view to the front. Of particular Glaswegians, and its wooden pier was once much note is the marble fireplace which is a lovely decorative busier with steamer traffic than it is today. Rothesay was feature. Accessed directly from the dining area is also the location of one of Scotland’s many hydropathic the fully fitted kitchen, with generous worktop space, establishments. The centre of activities was the Winter floor and wall units, integrated hob, double oven and Gardens building (built 1923) which played host to some a charming double Belfast sink. Utilities are housed of the best known music hall entertainers of the day. separately in the utility room/ boot room to the rear of Today, Rothesay is a popular tourist destination the property. with a delightful waterfront promenade, selection of independent and national retailers, banks and a Glenferness has 4 bedrooms on the ground floor. The cottage hospital. The Rothesay Joint Campus, opened principal bedroom benefits from in-built wardrobes and in 2007, is home to the local Primary, Secondary and an en-suite shower room. It is worth noting that all the Argyll College and offers a 21st century purpose built bedrooms have a very pleasant outlook, particularly facility. There are a number of churches on the island the bedrooms to the front, the windows showcase the which have contributed to a strong community, whom breathtaking local scenery. enjoy a calendar of annual events. Bute plays host to a Jazz Festival, Highland Games, Cycling Festival and an The family bathroom has recently been installed by the Agricultural Show to name but a few. In addition there current owners and includes a wc, wash hand basin, a are a number of social clubs on the island; Yacht Club, longer than standard bath, bidet and double showering Hillwalking Club, Bute Film Club, Mount Stuart Visual unit. Arts & Mount Stuart Performing Arts programmes, Bute Digital Camera Club, Writers Group, Natural History Glenferness has been a much loved property by the Society, Chess Club, Drama Club, Music Society / current owners; this is highly evident in the beautiful Choirs and Young Pipers Group amongst many. gardens that surround the property. There is an The Isle of Bute is a haven for those that enjoy outdoor embankment to the rear with a plethora of shrubs and pursuits. There are three Golf Courses (Rothesay Golf flowers which can be appreciated from a raised decked Course, and Bute Golf Club), sea and area, ideal for alfresco dining and barbeques. There is an expanse of lawn to all sides and the level area at DIRECTIONS the rear provides a most useful area for a marquee and To reach 7 Ardencraig Lane, turn left when exiting the for garden games to be enjoyed. There is a kitchen ferry terminal at Rothesay. Continue along East Princess garden with a greenhouse, and a useful timber shed. Street (A844) with the shores on your left. This street The garden is sheltered at the rear by a number of will become Battery Place, which will lead into Mount specimen trees and the boundary palm trees provide Stuart Road. Continue on this road for about a mile, a wonderful backdrop. passing the Craigmore Bowling Club. Turn right onto Albany Road, continue onto Crichton Road, continue The accommodation comprises: up the hill, slight right onto Eastlands Road, and then turn left into Ardencraig Lane. Glenferness, is the last Lower Ground Floor: Living room/ home office/ property on the right hand side. bedroom 5 with storage cupboard. POSTCODE First Floor: Entrance hallway with storage cupboard. For satnav purposes the property postcode is PA20 Living/ dining room with marble fireplace and dual 9EZ. aspect. Fully fitted kitchen. Utility room/ boot room with worktop and storage beneath. Family bathroom with SOLICITORS wc, wash hand basin, bidet, generous bath and double Russel & Aitken, 27 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 showering unit. Master bedroom with en-suite shower 2BU Tel: 0131 228 5500 room, wc and wash hand basin. 3 further bedrooms with in built storage/wardrobes. VIEWING Viewing is by prior appointment only through the Garden & Grounds: Parking for several cars on Selling Agents – CKD Galbraith. The person who may monoblock driveway, with front boundary wall and accompany you however, may not be an employee of perimeter fencing. Double garage/ workshop with CKD Galbraith. power and wood burning stove. Vegetable garden. Greenhouse. Timber shed. Herbaceous mature MORTGAGE FINANCE gardens to four sides with expansive areas of lawn. CKD Galbraith has an arrangement with independent Raised decked terrace to the rear with spectacular mortgage brokers Springtide Capital Ltd, who may views. be able to assist purchasers with funding. For details contact Matthew Griffiths in our CKD Galbraith SERVICES Edinburgh Office on 0131 240 6990. Water Mains Electricity Mains IMPORTANT NOTES Drainage Mains 1 These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description Heating Gas of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are Internet Broadband advised to seek their own professional advice. 2 Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. COUNCIL TAX Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within Glenferness, 7 Ardencraig Lane, Rothesay falls under the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural Council Tax Band E. condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3 These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written MOVEABLES document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the The curtains in the living room are excluded from requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) the sale. In addition, a rosebush in the garden will be Act 1995. retained by the vendors. 4 Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, SALE PLAN will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold The sale plan provided is for information purposes previously. only. A disposition plan will be provided by the seller The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any as part of the missives of sale, which will confirm the offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs boundaries. Please note that the hatched area on the incurred by interested parties. boundary plan, demonstrates an area of garden on 5 Offers an embankment which is maintained by the owners Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, of Glenferness, under an informal agreement with the through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, Lynedoch House, neighbouring land owner. Barossa Place, Perth PH1 5EP. 6 Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. 14 OFFICES ACROSS SCOTLAND